Maria Irene

Maria Irene is a journalist and author covering the Internet Computer Protocol, Bitcoin, DeFi, and the broader decentralised web. She is the founder and editor of LedgerLife.io, an independent, reader-funded publication dedicated to clear-eyed reporting on the ICP ecosystem and Web3 technology. She is the author of two books: Money Without Masters: The Story of Crypto (Amazon) and The World Computer: Decentralised Computing and the Rise of the Internet Computer Protocol (Amazon). Her work focuses on making complex blockchain technology accessible without losing precision or depth.
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UNDP and DFINITY partner on sovereign cloud and AI pilots

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with the DFINITY Foundation on a programme exploring sovereign cloud infrastructure and agentic AI for public...

ICPay adds Markdown, avatars and faster performance

ICPay has rolled out a set of updates aimed at making its platform faster and easier to use, with new support for Markdown, avatars...

OpenChat rolls out frontend update as iOS development begins

OpenChat has released a major frontend update aimed at improving performance and reducing memory use, while development has now begun on a native iOS...

Menese opens trusted setup ceremony for privacy ledger on Internet Computer

Menese Protocol is preparing to open a two-week trusted setup ceremony on September 1 for its Shielded Ledger Hivemind, a privacy-focused ledger designed to...
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Sneed Trading Bot Explains Synthetic Stop Loss Ahead of Launch

A new trading tool built for the Internet Computer ecosystem is preparing to go live this week, with its developer offering a candid explanation...
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Global Copper Inventories Climb to 23 Year High as Stockpiles Surge

Copper inventories held across the world’s major metals exchanges have climbed to their highest level in more than two decades, raising fresh questions about...
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ICP Exchange Balances Slip Year to Date Despite Broader Rise in...

Exchange balances of Internet Computer’s native token, ICP, have fallen by roughly two million coins since the start of the year, reflecting a period...
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Rising SNS cycle costs put pressure on smaller ICP DAOs

Operational costs are emerging as a growing concern for DAOs built on the Internet Computer’s Service Nervous System, with new modelling suggesting mandatory infrastructure...
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Menes Protocol Opens Public Sale as Multichain Pitch Gains Early Traction

Menes Protocol has opened the public sale of its $MENES token, positioning itself as a fully on chain, multichain wallet and automation platform built...
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Whales Accumulate ICP as Price Struggles, Raising Questions Over Market Structure

Large holders of ICP have been increasing their positions since late October, even as price action has remained under pressure. On chain data indicates...